It was very similar to the first, but with a brilliant ruby at its center. Moving behind his queen and pressing close, he reached over her head to set...the necklace in place. The light touch of Aidan’s fingertips on her neck sent a shiver down Gabriella’s spine, and she became keenly aware of the heavy pendant as it settled in her cleavage. It was all she could do to keep from shuddering visibly. ‘I want it,’ came her king’s growl. Gabriella’s eyes widened and a familiar flush spread over her. ” Roth told him.Good I...” Bill started.“Mate,” Both Twitty and Glenna said as the fell to their knees before him.Glenna looked at Twitty who nodded then Glenna continued. “We both know it is the custom to take your brother’s wife into the family. We both knew her briefly, and we consider it an honor to welcome her into our group. Whether or not you take her as a mate, she will be welcome!”Bill’s eyes opened wide now THIS was an extremely pleasant surprise! Though he was going to ask her to. Her legs were slightly spread and she was lying on her back, still asleep."Your mom's really out of it, and I'm having trouble sleeping," he said, as he rubbed her back harder. "I was thinking about you and thought about how excited I was to come down here and see you."Chelsi loved her father's touch. She looked up at him and caught his eye. "Dad, I was so excited for you to visit. I have really missed you since Christmas. Have you missed me Daddy?" She was flirting with him."I really did. "My adrenaline kicked in quickly as we raced silently through the forest seeking our quarry. I couldn't keep the grin off of my face thinking of the deadly surprise I would offer our intruder. We both felt him, definitely a male, before we saw him. Reena peeled off to the right while I paused to give her a chance to make some distance.Then I roared at the top of my lungs in English, "Come and get me, you fucking prick!" Taking my sword in hand and with jayda coursing through my hands, I plunged.